Georgia Public Service Commission

The republican incumbent Tim Echols, won the District 2 primary election for the Georgia Public Service Commission and he will face the Democrat Alicia Johnson in November.

The primary for the Georgia Public Service Commission’s upcoming major election will take place on June 17. If necessary, there will be a primary runoff on July 15.

An energy watchdog launched a nonprofit organization Monday aimed at bringing transparency and accountability to energy regulation in Georgia.

Solar advocates, however, oppose the move, citing distrust of the state's Public Service Commission.

The agreement would lower the utility’s rate hike request by nearly 40%.

In brief: Utility giant backs down on initial rate increase — Raffensperger calls for end to runoffs — Clarke school officials request funding for ballistic shields — Ossoff-backed prison abuse bill passes Congress — Evans named volleyball All-American

Utility's CFO says the $2.9 billion rate increase is necessary.

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State regulators are set to vote on the controversial rate increase on December 20.

Witnesses for the PSC’s Public Interest Advocacy staff say the average Smart Usage customer pays approximately $200 more per year than on a traditional rate plan.